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Covenant Place of Gardendale

Covenant Place of Gardendale

1409 Thompson Cir, Gardendale, AL 35071

4.4(11 reviews)

"My friend likes Covenant Place of Gardendale because of the location. He wanted to be around his friends. He's very...

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St. Martin's in the Pines

4941 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210

4.2(17 reviews)

"We have chosen St. Martin's in The Pines for my mom. It's a nice facility, it's been around for a while, and it's close...

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$3,500
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Longleaf Liberty Park

451 Liberty Parkway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

3.0(2 reviews)

"My sister and I saw Longleaf Liberty Park's assisted living, although we did not realize at the time that it was...

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$5,695
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Brookdale University Park Alabama

400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209

4.3(42 reviews)

"It was very nice, but he chose one closer to his home. Everything was wonderful. The staff that I saw seemed very nice...

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$4,457
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Legacy Ridge Trussville

7868 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, AL 35173

4.2(13 reviews)

"My husband is at Sunrise Ridge. The first impression is that it smells good. The entry is attractive, very clean, and...

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$3,850
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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover, AL 35242

4.7(54 reviews)

"It's just been three weeks since I've been at Danberry at Inverness. All the people here are extremely nice and helpful...

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$4,800
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Monark Grove at Greystone

6328 Farley Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242

4.0(9 reviews)

"My mother-in-law has moved into Monark Grove at Greystone. She is currently in their assisted living. She is only there...

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$4,995
The Crossings at Riverchase

The Crossings at Riverchase

2171 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

5.0(4 reviews)

"I will be moving into The Crossings at Riverchase. I liked it from the moment I walked in the first door. I had lunch...

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$4,295
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Gardens of Pelham

2124 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham, AL 35124

4.5(11 reviews)

"I visited the Gardens of Pelham. I was very impressed with it. It was very professional. I got a very good tour. They...

Assisted Living
$3,390
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Maplewood Lane Assisted Living

223 Tucker Road, Helena, AL 35080

4.5(10 reviews)

"I thought Maplewood Lane Assisted Living was a very homey place. The staff that I met there were all very cordial...

Assisted Living
$3,450
Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

6678 Old U.S. 31, Gardendale, AL 35071

2.3(3 reviews)

"First of all home sweet home is a boarding home not an assisted living. I have had 2 family members that has lived there...

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The Fairways at Grayson Valley

2366 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215

Senior living in Birmingham, AL has a welcoming new home with The Fairways at Grayson Valley . Our assisted living...

Assisted Living
$3,695
Fair Haven Retirement Center

Fair Haven Retirement Center

1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

4.3(21 reviews)

"My mother was in Fair Haven rehab and we couldn't have been happier about our experience. The check-in process, the...

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Greenbriar At The Altamont

Greenbriar At The Altamont

2831 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205

4.3(13 reviews)

"I chose Greenbriar on Hanover for my mom because of its proximity to the family and the staff. It is an open facility...

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South Highland Adult Care Center

South Highland Adult Care Center

2035 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205

5.0(1 review)

"Alzheimer's is a wicked enemy. A vibrant successful woman stripped of memory now no longer able to speak. An active...

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Prince Place Assisted Living

Prince Place Assisted Living

925 Vaughn Road, Trafford, AL 35172

4.4(7 reviews)

"I have a family member at Prince Place and it is a wonderful place . They have great food there and have good hard...

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Kirkwood by the River

Kirkwood by the River

3605 Ratliff Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210

4.2(5 reviews)

"Kirkwood By The River is a very nice facility. I'm very happy. The people are very nice. The food was OK and not as good...

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Mount Royal Towers

Mount Royal Towers

300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

3.1(20 reviews)

"I'm a resident of Mount Royal Towers. It's clean, nice, and neat. The staff is OK. Unfortunately, they turn over once in...

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Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209

4.0(15 reviews)

"Regency Retirement Village was a beautiful facility. I was very impressed with their memory care unit. It was better...

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Jacobs House I

Jacobs House I

101 Jacobs Ln, Hayden, AL 35079

3.0(1 review)

"no tv in lobby where patients sit all day. tiles in visitor bathroom all broke in need of repair "

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Ronald

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Covenant Place of Gardendale

My friend likes Covenant Place of Gardendale because of the location. He wanted to be around his friends. He's very impressed with it. He likes the guy who runs it, Paul. He's very friendly. They...

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L.McCloud

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Covenant Place of Gardendale

I moved my 92 year old uncle from his home of 60 years to Covenant Place last year. They took incredible care of him the year he was in their care. They provided his meals, cleaning, laundry...

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Daughter RN

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Covenant Place of Gardendale

This facility is better than great. I am a nurse, so I have closely evaluated the care my mother has received. I would give them an A+ in all areas! I NEVER thought my mother would get back to her...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Gardendale, AL and Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Gardendale charge residents an average of $4,028 a month, more than $500 above the Alabama state average of $3,503 but $472 less than the national monthly average of $4,500. Costs elsewhere in Alabama fall across a broad spectrum, from a low in Montgomery ($3,500), where costs are $528 lower than Gardendale's rate, to a high in Anniston ($4,771), where seniors pay $743 more per month than those in Gardendale. Care costs in Auburn average $270 more than in Gardendale, while assisted living in Mobile runs $3,523, or $505 less.

Gardendale

$4,028

Alabama

$3,503

United States

$4,500

Montgomery

$3,500

Anniston

$4,771

Auburn

$4,298

Mobile

$3,523

Paying for Assisted Living in Gardendale

 

Assisted living in Gardendale costs an average of $4,028 monthly for boarding and care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gardendale

Alabama does not offer any public financial aid for seniors who need help paying for assisted living. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Alabama page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Gardendale, AL

Assisted living is just one of many care options seniors have in Gardendale. At $4,028, the monthly cost of assisted living is $214 less than the local cost of in-home care and $310 less than home health services. At $867 a month, adult day health care in Gardendale is $3,161 less expensive than assisted living. The more medically oriented care in a nursing home facility, which includes round-the-clock nursing care and skilled assistance with activities of daily living, is $6,768 for a semi-private room, or $2,740 a month more than assisted living.

In-Home Care

$4,242

Home Health Care

$4,338

Adult Day Health Care

$867

Assisted Living Facility

$4,028

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,768

Note: Data for Gardendale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Birmingham, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Gardendale

Gardendale and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Gardendale, please visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gardendale

Gardendale Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.

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